Hybrid Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Power Generation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Auburn (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for Power Generation based in Auburn, California, supporting multi-year capital and expense projects across hydro, gas and storage assets.

The role requires mastery of journey project engineer duties, leadership, and strong regulatory, contract, and risk management skills, with extensive guidance to teams and external partners in a complex utility environment.

Qualifications

• A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required.
• Current and active California PE license required.
• MS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or MBA is desired.
• PMI certification or related credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages complex, multi-year capital and expense projects in power generation.
• Develops and enforces engineering standards and specifications for projects.
• Provides technical direction, coaching, and knowledge transfer to engineers and team members.
• Performs risk analyses and complex technical studies of generation assets.
• Represents the company in regulatory meetings and coordinates with external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Education

4-year BS Degree in Engineering (US-accredited)

California PE license

MS Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer for Power Generation based in Auburn, California, supporting multi-year capital and expense projects across hydro, gas and storage assets.

The role requires mastery of journey project engineer duties, leadership, and strong regulatory, contract, and risk management skills, with extensive guidance to teams and external partners in a complex utility environment.